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Originally scheduled on August 28th (the 48th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and the historic "I Have a Dream" speech), the dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is taking place this Sunday, October 16th. This great event signifies the first time that a memorial standing on our National Mall is dedicated not to a former U.S.

Millions of years after animals roamed the earth, we are using their fossils to learn more about the time period in which they lived. Creatures that have been extinct and exist only in our imaginations can become real through fossil reseach.

It’s the middle of National Wildlife Refuge Week—have you been out to celebrate America’s wildlife heritage? Theodore Roosevelt designated the first wildlife refuge at Pelican Island off the eastern coast of Florida in 1903.

Cute alert! Here is a great video of baby bear cubs wrestling in the middle of the road in Yosemite National Park.

These little bears are just so cute, we had to share! But, a word of caution—for the sake of these amazing critters and for your own safety, remember to always keep your distance from wild animals, especially mother bears and her cubs!

Dinosaur National Monument has two openings

Although Dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years, we still can't help being fascinated by them. In Colorado and Utah, these creatures are still leaving visitors in awe at Dinosaur National Moument.

Last night on PBS NewsHour, I saw a great segment about the return of the gray wolf hunt in Montana and Idaho, just along the borders of Yellowstone National Park.

The wolves of Yellowstone have been the subject of much attention in the region. They're adored by many park visitors and wildlife enthusiasts, but disliked by ranchers, who say their livestock are in danger because of the return of these predators.